Dec 30, 2011 . I've done a few posts about sand-powered acrobat toys. . Created around 1800 by Henri Maillardet, the clockwork automaton depicts a young boy. The Dancing Santa was created by Shawn Cipa -- an award-winning.

May 23, 2014 . The picture shows a boy playing the pipe and drums, while activating a pair of dancing dolls on a plank . 19th-century Sand-operated Automaton . Rare 19th Century Antique Sand Toy or Antique Leotard Acrobat Automaton.

May 23, 2014 . The picture shows a boy playing the pipe and drums, while activating a pair of dancing dolls on a plank . 19th-century Sand-operated Automaton . Rare 19th Century Antique Sand Toy or Antique Leotard Acrobat Automaton.

Dec 30, 2011 . I've done a few posts about sand-powered acrobat toys. . Created around 1800 by Henri Maillardet, the clockwork automaton depicts a young boy. The Dancing Santa was created by Shawn Cipa -- an award-winning.